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Spa massage treatments for the skin and body are important to keep the body going. Despite knowing how wonderful these spa massage therapies can be, we hardly put out a little bit of our time for them.

Before it is too late, we need to take some time out from these busy schedules of ours to pamper ourselves with a variety of spa massage treatments which can add new life and enhance our youth and beauty.

Spa massage treatments can do wonders in enhancing the beauty both from inside and outside. They help in rejuvenating our skin and body. It also relaxes our mind and soul in a soothing environment. These therapies also help in increasing the beauty and helps in maintaining our natural look, making us look gorgeous over a longer period of time.

These spa massage therapies use different kinds of oils, herbs and natural ingredients (like water, clay, minerals, stones) which play a remarkable role in enhancing our beauty as well as have a huge impact on our skin and body.

Some of the benefits of therapies on beauty are:
Smoother Complexion and Refined Pores: Due to the dust and pollution, dirt and bacteria tend to settle and accumulate on our skin, causing breakouts, black heads and white heads. During a facial Spa massage, the therapist carefully extracts the blackheads, white heads and accumulated dirt and oil out of the skin, which gives the skin a more refined and smoother texture.

A Fresher You: Due to exfoliation and extraction, our face will bring out new, fresh layer of skin to the surface, paving a path for any beauty creams, serums, moisturizers and anti aging creams to easily absorb into our skin, allowing maximum hydration to the skin. Hence, boosting the collagen production, increasing the plumpness of skin. As a bonus, appearance of wrinkles and fine lines is reduced with even toned skin.

No matter your age or gender, your body’s largest organ is your skin. If you want your skin to look the best and to stay healthy, you must take care of it. Healthy looking skin begins with skin care.

In 2008 Beyonce Knowles released a song “if I were a boy”, where she belts her heart out on all the things she will be able to do and will be accepted by society if she was a boy instead of a girl. This really had all the ladies thinking what if I woke up as a boy? How will life be so different for me?

Many respond to this answer by saying “they will have so much sex”, “I would make mistakes I didn’t mean”, “I’d be one of the lads”.

All these response for this question shows how flawed our society is, how men and women are allowed to act a certain way. Women are expected to follow guidelines on how to behave and act whilst men are allowed to roam freely. We are looked down upon for being sexually active, living freely and most importantly can be seen as objects. Most females will rather be men in today’s society because of all the perks that comes with the gender.

On the other side, it is not all peaches and cream being a man. Some females responded to this question that if they woke up as a man they would have troubles dealing with their emotions or will feel misunderstood. Though men do get to feel dominant and get away with things one thing society does not allow them to show is their emotions.

The idea that a gender has to act a “specific” way due to their biological traits is very upsetting and needs to be dismissed in our today society. We should be treated equally and also allowed to act the same. Men should be allowed to be able to express their emotions and women should be allowed to express being sexually active. There should not be rules and guidelines on how we can act due to our gender. It is 2017 and we are still facing problems in this topic, hopefully in years to come this mindset will soon be gone. No more “I would act like this if I were a boy” but instead women will be able to do anything they pleased without being judged by society. Men allowed to be expressive of their emotion and not be seen any less of a man because of that. If we can change how society thinks a man/woman should behave, it will be a much better world. Not only for women, but for all.

Free Tarot Readings, a rage in today’s times, are a very convenient method of getting correct guidance on our path of life. To understand its importance, we need to understand what Tarot card reading is all about.

Tarot card reading is an ancient form of ‘fortune telling’ where a gifted person with good intuitive powers and psyche, uses a special deck of cards to help you find answers to questions about relationships, love, career, finances, health and more. This is a powerful form of divination and gives accurate reading that’s personalised, based on the cards you choose and the order you pick them in.

Tarot card reading is an ‘occult’ tool. There is nothing sinister about the word ‘occult’. It simply means ‘hidden’, since it taps the inner astuteness which we all possess. Thus, with tarot cards, we ourselves arrive at a sensible decision with the help of the wisdom contained in them. The tarot reader simply guides us by using her psychic abilities to analyse the picture on the cards.

Over the centuries, Tarot card reading has moved from behind the curtains of a dark room to a public place outside. Tarot readers are found, sitting with their tables, in shopping malls and people are willing to approach them with their queries. The questions that were once asked by people, who maybe were not considered ‘right’ in their head, is now explored by all openly. People have realised the accuracy of tarot card readings and are happy with the guidance it provides.

It is important to remember that Tarot card readings are not used to predict the future. It is used simply to guide you, as you stand confused on that cross-road. When you concentrate and ask your questions, energies of the entire universe, including our personal one, come into play to guide you on the most beneficial path. Since these energies are in constant motion, what is true today may change next week. Thus, tarot readings should be used carefully and continually for guidance. One must not make any major life decisions based on a single reading.

At this juncture, we need to be thankful to technology that has made it convenient for us to be easily connected with good tarot card readers vis a vis various mobile apps that can be downloaded easily on our smart phones. Many of these apps come with the bonus of free tarot readings. Downloading these free tarot reading apps saves us the bother of making a bee-line towards a tarot reader every week to understand our life situations. Also, since the tarot card readers don’t come cheap, these free tarot readings are a blessing.

Controversy about these free tarot readings on mobiles is that, since there is no human touch between the reader and client, how can energy be channelized into the cards through a virtual medium? But this has been solved by softwares that use the same energy like the hands while shuffling and selecting the cards. The selected cards are interpreted and a description is printed out on your mobile.

These suggestions can then be used to effectively make a right decision. So, free tarot reading apps are definitely agreeable.

Are you experimenting and looking for another art outlet? Have you considered sculpting?

Sculpture has been with us for as long as man has been in existence. Archeologists have located many wooden, clay, and stone objects used by early human inhabitants of earth. There are collections of both art and craft articles which were made by early man.

Sculpture is a form of art expressing itself into a three-dimensional object. The object may be molded, chipped or cut depending on the medium used. It is art because it is beautiful. It is a craft if it has a practical function. The object can be both an art and a craft when it is both beautiful and functional.

Many of us were exposed to the art and craft of sculpture when we molded clay and chipped wood during our early years of school attendance. We may have been given the opportunity of more advanced projects during high school years.

The years have passed, but this may be the time as an adult to consider taking classes or teaching your self to create these two or three-dimensional art pieces.

The mediums of choice will include sand, clay, wood, sawdust, plastics, plaster of Paris, paper, paper Mache, wood, metal, snow, and ice. The sculptures may be constructed with human hands or using various types of tools.

It is recommended that you start with small projects. This is a less costly way to experiment with different mediums until making a final choice.

People Enjoy Sculpting Because:

They enjoy touching and feeling the clay between their fingers and in their hands. It is a tactile art.

Taking an ugly or throwaway object and creating beauty.

Seeing something dirty becoming a shiny new object

The enjoyment of carving an object from a block as though releasing a hidden secret

The smiling faces of spectators enjoying the beautiful works of art.

Just for the sake of creating something from nothing.

Converting from a block a working and functional object, such as a stool, to bring comfort to humans

Being able to materialize the mind’s vision into a physical object with your hands.

Mobile or Stationary:

Sculpting is no different from many arts in that it can be done anywhere.

You can whittle a piece of wood while sitting on a chair on the front porch.

It can be done in a working studio producing a larger amount of goods for retail.

Work during the day or at night.

Mold or carve indoors or outdoors.

Gather and work with natural mediums or purchase newer developed products

Work with hands or tools

Where will your imagination and artisan skills take you? Will you be sculpting statues, buildings, animals, plants, home décor accessories, vehicles, storybook characters, or abstract art? There are no limits to this creative process.

There is no doubt that receiving a massage is good for your mind body and soul. If it’s such an important part of living a healthy lifestyle, why don’t we all do it more often?
Massage is one of the oldest natural therapies. It contributes to physical and emotional health and to practical exercises, can stimulate and relax muscles, improve circulation and promote the healing of a wide variety of suffering. Massage is easy to achieve.
Relaxation massage is all about relaxing. It focuses on giving the client time to recover from the stresses of daily life. When you experience relaxation massage, you can expect a treatment that involves:
Long smooth gliding strokes that are rhythmic and flowing
Pressure that is deeply relaxing, but not painful
A treatment that is designed to soothe and relax you, not to relieve chronic pain or other underlying ailments.
A therapist who also takes the massage environment into account – look for soothing music, warm luxurious towels, and occasionally the use of essential oils to enhance both the environment and the effects of the massage
As with any kind of massage, the benefits of a relaxation massage can last for several days after your treatment.

Relaxation massage – like other forms of massage – can offer the following benefits:
Lowering blood pressure – at least for a while
Improvements to peripheral circulation
Improvements to skin tone and appearance
Improvements to gastrointestinal motility (bowel movements will become more regular)
Some reduction in muscle tension including the relief of muscle tension headaches
Improvements to any stress-related symptoms. This can include providing a gentle boost to the immune system if you undergo regular treatments.

There are different types of body massage and you are wellcome to try them all, or the one that is the best for you:

Swedish Massage Therapy

Swedish massage is virtually synonymous with massage therapy. Swedish massage is based on the Western concepts of anatomy and physiology, compared to the energy-centric style more common in Asian forms of massage. Using lotion or oil, massage therapists typically begin with broad general strokes and then transition to specific strokes to address problem areas. As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. But Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension. Additional Swedish massage techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching. Before and during your Swedish massage session, communication is encouraged with your professional massage therapist so that your massage is customized to your specific needs.

Aromatherapy Massage

An aromatherapy massage is a Swedish massage with scented plant oils (known as essential oils) added to the massage oil. Extracted from flowers and other plant parts, essential oils offer a pleasing scent and are believed to have healing properties. Lavender and rose, for instance, are known to promote relaxation. Although oils may be selected to address specific needs, the therapist typically uses pre-blended oils to relax, energize, or uplift. Your massage therapist will usually decide which essential oils to use, but you can let them know if you have a preference. Essential oils are diluted before being applied to the skin. During the massage, you’ll be given a full-body massage while inhaling essential oils through a diffuser and absorbing them through your skin. Sometimes an aromatherapy massage will only focus on your back, shoulders, and head. You won’t wear any clothing other than underwear, which is optional.

Hot Stone Massage

As the name implies, hot stone massage uses warm stones. The therapist places heated, smooth stones on specific points on the body and also holds the warm stones while giving the massage. The stones are usually basalt (a volcanic rock that retains heat well). The warmth of the stones can be relaxing and can loosen tight muscles so that the therapist can reach areas of muscle tension quickly. Stones used for the heat massage are river-smoothed stones that are heavy enough to healing pressure but light enough to avoid discomfort. Some believe that the stones are symbolic of the forces of nature as they are smoothed and molded by the gentle but influential power of the river. The smoother the stone, the more energy it is believed to hold. The stone massage is performed by placing heated or cooled stones along the client’s back, specifically upon the meridians seen in acupressure techniques. The stones then help the body retain their healing heat which in turn enter the muscles and melt away stress. In addition to river stones, some massage therapists use a tool called a body rock. The body rock is carved from stone or found and smoothed for comfort. It helps to enhance the therapist’s strength during the massage and helps focus the pressure being applied to the body. Many therapists use this tool directly on the skin but it can also be paired with massage oil or even used over the client’s clothes.

Thai Massage

Thai Massage is new to modern spas, but it is actually an ancient form of massage thought to have been developed by Buddhist monks in Thailand 2,500 years ago. It uses passive stretching and gentle pressure along the body’s energy lines to increase flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension and balance the body’s energy systems. A unique blend of assisted yoga, passive stretching, and pressing massage movements, Thai massage is more energizing than other forms of massage. It’s a little bit like yoga without doing the work, as the therapist moves and stretches you in a sequence of postures, usually on a mat on the floor.This is why it is sometimes called “lazy man’s yoga”. Thai massage can be both relaxing and energizing, so it is a good choice if you want to be active after your massage.
The therapist uses a variety of different sequences of techniques on clients, who are either laying face up, laying face down, seated, or on their side.

Massage therapy is a treatment approach which is growing in demand and popularity. It was once considered an alternative or fringe approach, but it is now becoming much more mainstream. More importantly, now that massage therapy is considered a mainstream treatment option, many insurance companies provide coverage for treatment sessions. This form of therapy involves hands-on techniques to increase circulation, relieve tension, reduce stress, relieve anxiety, improve sleep, and promote relaxation throughout the entire body, as well as many other benefits.
The body’s soft tissue areas include the muscles, tendons, connective tissue, etc. If someone is tense and in need of a release, or they have been injured and have extensive muscle and/or nerve tissue damage that plagues their body, massage therapy might be worth exploring. Here are some benefits of massage therapy.

1. It Is Relaxing – When the body is tense and under stress, it produces unhealthy levels of the well-known stress hormone, cortisol, which can contribute to weight gain, sleeplessness, digestive problems, and headaches. Massage therapy has been shown to decrease cortisol levels in the body. This enables the body to enter a recovery mode. Moreover, this form of therapy also triggers lasting feelings of relaxation, improved mood, and reduced stress levels.

2. It Reduces Stress – Not only can massage therapy help with stress relief, but regular massage sessions over a prolonged period of time can boost energy levels, reduce pain, and stimulate individuals on physical as well as emotional levels.

3. It Can Help Lower Blood Pressure – Regular massage therapy sessions have been found to reduce blood pressure levels. In fact, some long-term studies have shown that a consistent massage program can reduce both systolic (upper number) and diastolic (lower number) blood pressure. Moreover, it can also reduce cortisol levels within the body. Furthermore, consistent massage sessions can also reduce trigger sources for anxiety, hostility, tension, and depression. In turn, lower blood pressure levels can also reduce
the risk of heart attack, stroke, and/or kidney failure, as well as many other health issues.

4. It Promotes Muscle Relaxation – The purpose of massage therapy is to target the source of the body’s pain via eliminating tense muscles, increasing flexibility, and providing relaxation to the affected muscles as well as the body as a whole. Massage also promotes circulation to the affected or injured muscles, which increases nutrients and oxygen to the damaged tissues. In turn, this increased activity to the affected sites
reduces stiffness and edema (swelling) in the muscles and joints, as well as increases flexibility to help reduce pain. Moreover, this form of therapy also releases endorphins (pain-killing hormones), which boost the dopamine and serotonin levels in the body. These hormones assist the body in many ways–physically as well as emotionally. Case in point, they promote healing, pain management, and feelings of euphoria, as well as help to calm the nerves.

5. It Can Help Improve Circulation – The long-term benefits of massage therapy are not to be underestimated. Improved circulation is part of a snowball effect that occurs in the body as a result of receiving regular therapy on a consistent basis. This is because proper circulation brings damaged, stiff, and tense muscles the rich blood supply they need to promote healing. Moreover, massage also promotes improved circulation via the use of hands-on pressure, which moves the blood through the damaged and congested areas of the body. In turn, the release of this same pressure causes new blood to flow into tissues. Furthermore, the squeezing, twisting, and pulling action of the massage technique also removes lactic acid from the muscle tissues. As a result, this action improves the lymph fluid circulation, which carries metabolic waste products away from internal organs and muscles. In turn, this results in lower blood pressure levels and improved overall body function.

6. It Can Help Improve Posture – Many Americans experience back, neck, and muscle pain from a variety of sources. However, the primary cause of this pain results from poor posture. In fact, chronic back pain, massage is the number one reason for missed work days and second most common cause of disability, is often the result of incorrect or poor posture while standing and/or sitting. Moreover, being overweight, poor posture, and repetitive or overuse movements can also contribute to the strain on the back and other
potential problem areas. As a result, the added strain often causes spasms, pain, and tense muscles in the hips, glutes, back, neck, and legs. Massage therapy can help get the body back into proper alignment. In fact, improving one’s posture can be one of the most beneficial and relaxing aspects of massage therapy. Massage allows the body to relax and loosen the muscles made tense and sore via bad posture. In turn, this allows the body to position itself in its organic and pain-free posture. As part of a consistent massage therapy program, the body’s muscles are loosened and relaxed. Moreover, the joints have greater freedom, flexibility, range of motion, and pressure points are relieved. As a result,
the body is able to position itself in an organic and healthy posture. In short, massage therapy helps to correct the positions and movements developed over time as a reaction to pain.

7. It Can Help Strengthen the Body’s Immune System – Regular massage sessions provide many benefits to the human body. It is a well-known fact that individuals who experience high levels of stress are more vulnerable to illness and injury. When stress is combined with sleep disturbances and poor nutrition, the impact is directed at the body’s immune system. Its ability to naturally protect itself against infections, pathogens, and bacteria is greatly reduced. Some might wonder how massage therapy benefits the immune system. Studies have indicated that regular massage sessions not only help reduce stress, but can also boost the immune system’s cytotoxic capacity (activity level of the body’s natural “killer cells”) and enhances the body’s ability to deliver nourishment. Moreover, massage therapy can be a great addition to any exercise program. Much like regular exercise can keep the body fine-tuned, regular massage therapy can help keep the immune system strong and resilient.

Once considered an alternative or fringe approach, massage therapy is now much more mainstream and growing in popularity. More importantly, now that massage therapy is considered a mainstream treatment option, many insurance companies provide coverage for treatment sessions. This form of therapy involves hands-on techniques to increase
circulation, relieve tension, reduce stress, relieve anxiety, improve sleep, and promote relaxation throughout the entire body, as well as many other benefits.